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Supreme Court clears the way for Republican-friendly Texas voting maps; In Twin Cities, riverfront development rules get on the same page; Boston College Prison Education Program expands to women's facility; NYS bill requires timely state reimbursement to nonprofits; Share Oregon holiday spirit by donating blood.

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Trump escalates rhetoric toward Somali Americans as his administration tightens immigration vetting, while Ohio blocks expanded child labor hours and seniors face a Sunday deadline to review Medicare coverage.

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Native American tribes are left out of a new federal Rural Health Transformation Program, cold temperatures are burdening rural residents with higher energy prices and Missouri archivists says documenting queer history in rural communities is critical amid ongoing attacks on LGBTQ+ rights.

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As of last week, more than 56,000 people have been detained, according to ICE data, and more than 70% have no criminal record. (Adobe Stock)
ICE plans to add six immigrant detention centers in Colorado

New documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit showed how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to expand immigrant …

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In response to massive arrests of immigrants, Albuquerque has issued a new executive order, creating a team specializing in children's well-being. (Courtesy City of ABQ)
Albuquerque strengthens policies to protect immigrants, refugees

No matter their legal status, Albuquerque wants immigrants to feel safe in New Mexico's largest city and has unveiled a new executive order to make …

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Parents can help students avoid the academic
Arlington program helps students avoid 'summer slide' through poetry

Many Texas students lose nearly 40% of what they learned during the year on summer break. A new program in Arlington is helping kids avoid the …

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Some agenda items for the upcoming legislative session include bills strengthening protections against title theft and deed fraud, and protecting victims of human trafficking from criminal liability for nonviolent acts closely tied to their own victimization. (luzitanija/Adobe Stock)
TX lawmakers head back to Austin later this month

Texas lawmakers will return to Austin on July 21 for a special legislative session called by Gov. Greg Abbott. The 18 items on the agenda include …

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Consumer Reports says muzzling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would leave Americans more vulnerable to fraud and abuse. (Adobe Stock)
New budget could put Arkansas consumer protections in danger

The budget reconciliation bill signed by President Donald Trump not only affects Medicaid and SNAP, and Arkansans could pay the price. Consumer …

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In 2024, women earned an average of 85% of what men earned, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of median hourly earnings of both full- and part-time workers. (Nina Lawrenson/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
Gender pay gap still a problem for TX women

Women who recently graduated from college are earning significantly less than their male counterparts. A new study reveals that women from Texas and …

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Jeanette Vizguerra, currently being held in a Geo Group ICE detention facility in Aurora, was recently named a 2025 recipient of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award. (Galatas)
Poll: Most Americans say Trump has gone too far on immigration

Some 15 community and faith-based organizations gathered again this week outside the Geo Group ICE detention facility in Aurora where longtime Denver …

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The Trump administration considers programs focusing on any facet of diversity, equity or inclusion to be a violation of federal anti-discrimination law. (Adobe Stock)
IL school districts serving immigrants work to stay low-key

The Trump administration has made it clear it will cut funding from schools continuing diversity, equity and inclusion programs and with record …

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A U.S. citizen is legally defined as a person born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, yet experts say human psychology and identity politics result in ingrained biases over who truly belongs. (Adobe Stock)
'American' most often associated with white English speakers

With Donald Trump in the White House, Illinois and the nation face new challenges about who "belongs" in the United States. Nationality has become a …

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More than 1.3 million women now work in construction nationwide but men still outnumber them nearly 10 to one. (A. Frank/peopleimages/Adobe Stock)
Philadelphia Women in Construction tout DEI for industry strength

As more women enter the construction industry, a group in Philadelphia is working to support them and advance diversity amid political challenges to …

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Rogue Climate staff and volunteers are seen at the community-led Fire Relief Center, following the Almeda Fire in the Rogue Valley in 2020. (Rogue Climate)
Oregon state budget defunds climate resiliency programs

Oregon's new state budget cuts funding for programs intended to protect residents from extreme weather and make renewable energy more accessible…

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The Natural Resources Defense Council points to a large body of research showing communities of color are disproportionately exposed to fumes, toxic dust, ash, soot and other pollutants from hazardous facilities in their neighborhoods. (Adobe Stock)
Environmental justice activism finds energy in MN's Latino communities

Minnesotans are cooling off after last weekend's extreme heat but communities bearing the brunt of environmental injustice said there will be more cli…

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